sharp practice
"Sharp practice" involves actions that are technically legal but considered unethical or dishonest, often seen in business, law, and politics.
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Definition
C1Business
(informal, negative)Actions in business that are legal but considered unethical or sneaky.
Example
- The company's sharp practice of hiding fees in the fine print angered many customers.
C1Law
(formal, negative)A lawyer's exploitation of an opponent's mistakes or lack of experience to gain an advantage.
Example
- The attorney's sharp practice during the trial raised ethical concerns.
C1General
(informal, negative)Behavior that is technically within the rules but considered dishonest or unethical.
Example
- The politician was accused of sharp practice for manipulating the voting process.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sharp practice":
dirty trickcorrupt practicesleight of handwheeling and dealing